Description
A basic recipe for making a smooth caramel dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine sugar and 2 tablespoons of water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring.
- Cook without stirring until the mixture turns a deep amber color, about 8 to 10 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Carefully pour in the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the butter and whisk until fully melted and incorporated.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Let the dip cool slightly before serving. It will thicken as it cools.
Notes
- For a thinner dip, add a tablespoon of milk when adding the cream.
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 40
Keywords: caramel dip, homemade caramel, sweet dip, dessert sauce, easy caramel